Entrusted as a Kawaii Ambassador by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2009, Misako Aoki has since gone on to gain a following of girls from across the globe. Misako, who has been blazing the trail as a Kawaii Ambassador and promoting “kawaii” on the global stage, is joined in these installments for a series of talks with her fellow colleagues in the Kawaii Revolution!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest are idols, Ringo Koisio and Oomomoko Amaterasu!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a voice actor, Sumire Uesaka!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a model/singer, AKIRA!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a writer, Kaya Hojo!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is maid cafe "@home cafe" president hitomi!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is Anna Yano!

Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is Kanon Fukuda from the idol group “ANGERME!”

Columnist: Misako Aoki

Started as an amateur model who appeared in Gothic Lolita magazines, triggering an interest in lolita fashion, which she now promotes with her charismatic personality. Appointed as a Trend Communicator of Japanese Pop Culture (Kawaii Ambassador) in 2009 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Attended pop culture events in over 10 different countries and regions, has been featured in fashion shows and talk shows, promoting Japanese “kawaii culture.”

Columnist: Sakurai Takamasa

Contents Media Producer, author, specially-appointed professor of Digital Hollywood University / Digital Hollywood University graduate school, and International Otaku Expo Association Executive Office Director. Carrying out cultural diplomatic activities in over 150 cities across 27 countries/regions in total, has held numerous positions in various consultancy committees for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2009, served as a producer for the “Kawaii Ambassador” program, which was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has also pioneered cultural diplomacy that makes use of Japanese pop culture, such as anime fashion and music. Frequently invited as a guest to various Japanese events across the globe, has authored several books including, "Nihon ga Suki sugiru Chugokujin Joshi" (PHP Shinsho), "Sekai Kawaii Kakumei" (PHP Shinsho), and "Anime Bunka Gaiko" (Chikuma Shinsho). Has also worked as a television commentator, radio personality and contributed articles for newspapers, as well as web magazines. Currently writing the column, “Pop Culture Chronicles” for the asianbeat website (in Japanese, Chinese and English.)